Decoupling of Power Sector CO2 Emissions

This lecture by the instructor Philippe Thalmann discusses the concept of decoupling in the context of energy supply, economics, and transition. It covers the distinction between relative and absolute decoupling, the importance of decoupling for sustaining economic growth while reducing environmental impacts, and the relationship between intensity and efficiency in resource use. The lecture also explores the decomposition of CO2 emissions in different sectors, such as transportation and housing, and analyzes trends in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it delves into the IPAT formula, the history of IPAT, and its application to primary energy use in the UK.